Selentuil, this is the official blog for Varon, unpublished author, and founder of Edradria Studios. I'm Varon by the way. Here I'll blog about writing, the writing process, some reviews if I'm stuck, lessons learned from writing, SCUBA diving eventually, and (hopefully) about my sailboat which I'll own in the future, and all that jazz.
Signing out, Varon

Monday, June 6, 2011

Hymn to the Fallen: D-Day Memorial

You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The free men of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory. Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. General Dwight D. Eisenhower

On June 6, 1944, 160,000 soldiers from the Allied countries of the United States of America, England, and Canada underwent the largest amphibious operation in the history of warfare. Today is 67 years after the invasion. The invasion was hurt by mistakes, bad weather, and plans that could never work. The American paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside, unable to reach each other or their targets. Despite that, they fought valiantly and confused the Germans.
Omaha beach was assaulted by the United State's 1st Infantry Division, and they were against Hitler's finest. Only be many acts of heroic sacrifice were the bluffs taken and the Germans beaten back.
By the end of the day, there were 10,000 Allied casualties. What was the reward for the cost? The Allies had gained a strong foot-hold in Europe and were advancing towards Berlin.

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About Me

Howdy, I'm a teenage writer who loves to write rip-roaring yarns in every part of the galaxy and time that have as much depth as "Casablanca". (And be allowed to tell tall tales) I write for many reasons, one is to, of course, write books that want to be told, as well as being published and I eventually want to earn enough money from them to buy a sailing yacht and cruise the globe in it. Glad you stopped by and feel free to leave a comment.